User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-9
Using the Touchpad
CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so
may damage the touchpad surface.
NOTE:
 Press Fn+F9 to toggle the touchpad on or off.
 For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads
clean and dry. When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive
force.
The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer
by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with
the buttons.
The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad (work surface) and a left and right
buttons. To use the touchpad, place your forefinger or thumb on the pad. The
rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As you slide your
fingertip across the pad, the pointer (also called cursor) on the screen moves